Saunas in the Haugesund region

Across the region, you will find several places where you can combine a warm sauna with a refreshing sea swim or fjord dip, whether you are visiting Haugesund town centre, the coast of Karmøy or the fjords further inland.

Sauna by the coast on Karmøy

Along the coast of Karmøy you will find several saunas where you can combine warm sauna bathing with fresh sea air and views of the open ocean.

In Skudeneshavn you will find Bade-Olena Sauna, located next to the bathing area of the same name. Surrounded by white wooden boathouses and the harbour of Skudeneshavn, it offers a sauna experience in charming and historic surroundings.

A little further north on Karmøy, in Åkrehamn, you will find the floating sauna Havglød. Here you can alternate between the heat of the sauna and a refreshing sea swim straight from the quay. The sauna is centrally located in the harbour in Åkrehamn and has capacity for nine people.

Sauna in Haugesund town centre

In Haugesund city centre you will find several saunas where you can combine city life with a refreshing dip in the sea.

Along the Smedasundet strait, close to Quality Hotel Maritim, you will find Maritim Badstuer. The sauna is located by a well-designed pier with both a ladder and diving board, making it easy to take a sea swim between sauna sessions.

Nearby, by the historic cultural building Høvleriet, you will find Allmenningen Bybad Sauna. The electric sauna has capacity for ten people and is available all year round.

If you cross the Risøy Bridge from Haugesund town centre, you will reach Heit Haugesund Sauna. The sauna overlooks the inner harbour, while still being well sheltered from the busy city environment. The sauna is wood-fired, and on arrival you are welcomed by a sauna host who shows you around and ensures the sauna is heated and ready.

Sauna on an island in the open sea

You can also find a sauna on the island of Røvær, a small and vibrant island community with fewer than 100 permanent residents, just a 25-minute boat journey from Haugesund town centre.

The sauna is located at Røvær Kulturhotell, the island’s only hotel. Røvær Sauna has capacity for nine people and is open all year. A visit here can easily be combined with other experiences on the island, such as coastal walks, fishing along the shoreline or a visit to the Røvær Aquaculture Centre.

Sauna with fjord views

From the coast, the journey continues inland towards the fjord landscape, where several saunas are located close to quiet fjord arms and steep mountainsides.

In Ølen in Vindafjord you will find Heit Ølen Sauna, an electric sauna overlooking the Sunnhordlandsbassenget. It's location close to the water offers a calm and nature-based sauna experience.

Travelling further inland to Åkrafjorden, you will find one of the most spectacular saunas in the Haugesund region. Heit Åkrafjorden Sauna is located on a mountain ledge at the inner end of the fjord and offers stunning views of the surrounding fjord and mountains. The sauna is wood-fired, and outside you will find both a shower and a bathtub where you can cool down between sauna sessions. From the car park, it is approximately a ten-minute walk in mountain terrain to reach the sauna.

Frequently asked questions about saunas in the Haugesund region

• Where can I find a sauna in Haugesund? Several saunas are located in Haugesund town centre, including Maritim Badstuer, Allmenningen Bybad Sauna and Heit Haugesund Sauna.
• Are there saunas by the sea in the Haugesund region? Yes. Several saunas are located close to the sea. On Karmøy you will find Bade-Olena in Skudeneshavn and the floating sauna Havglød in Åkrehamn, both offering the possibility of combining sauna bathing with a sea swim. The saunas in Haugesund town centre are also located close to the water.
• Can you swim when visiting the saunas? Yes. Many of the saunas in the Haugesund region are located by the sea or fjord. Several places have a pier, bathing ladder or diving board, making it easy to combine sauna bathing with a refreshing swim.
• Are there saunas with fjord views in the Haugesund region? Yes. Both Heit Ølen Sauna and Heit Åkrafjorden Sauna are located by the fjord and offer beautiful views of the surrounding fjord landscape.
• Are the saunas open all year round? Most saunas in the Haugesund region are open throughout the year.
• Do you need to book a sauna in advance? Yes. Saunas in the region generally require advance booking, particularly during weekends and high season.
• Are there saunas on islands near Haugesund? Yes. On the island of Røvær, just 25 minutes by boat from Haugesund town centre, you will find a sauna located next to Røvær Kulturhotell.
• Are there wood-fired saunas in the Haugesund region? Yes. Several saunas in the region are wood-fired, including Heit Haugesund Sauna and Heit Åkrafjorden Sauna, offering a traditional sauna experience.
• What should I bring when visiting a sauna? Bring a towel (preferably two), swimwear and a water bottle. It is also recommended to remove jewellery before entering the sauna, as they can become very hot.